Category: Research

Business and Society Review publishes Sdunzik, Burgess article

Evaluation and Learning Research Center researchers are collaborating with colleagues in the College of Engineering’s Institute for Innovation Science on the development of an innovative, interdisciplinary, evidence-based framework to enhance partnerships.

DOE Funds Johnson's Project Rise for 2.4 million

Providing “an educated citizenry”: Project RISE

Thomas Jefferson believed firmly that “an educated citizenry is a vital requisite” for a functioning democracy. A new project headed by Purdue University researchers seeks to provide teachers with learning strategies and professional development opportunities to nurture citizen-engineers and provide...
Dr. Marcia Gentry Recipient of the 2022 President's Award NAGC 22

Purdue’s Marcia Gentry to receive 2022 NAGC President’s Award

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – Purdue University’s Marcia Gentry and her passion for pioneering work and continued leadership in the field of gifted and talented education will be honored with the 2022 President’s Award from the National Association for Gifted Children...
A female teacher with a group of students in front of a classroom

CL2EAR to enhance literacy, English language learning, and teacher professional development

The Purdue University College of Education launched the new Center for Literacy and Language Education and Research (CL2EAR) on August 1, 2022. CL2EAR will focus on faculty-led research, use literacy and language research at its core, and generate funding from...

Dr. Marisa Exter leading multi-institution research team developing model for computing competencies

For decades, the field of computing education has focused on the transfer of primarily technical knowledge from instructor to student. This left limited opportunities for students to apply what they have learned to complex or “messy” problems that are typical...
Dr. Phillip VanFossen

Dr. Phillip VanFossen appointed to new Indiana Civics Education Commission

The proposed civics education standards for middle school students were discussed during a public meeting Tuesday of the commission that authored the guidelines. Beginning in 2023, middle school students will be required to take one semester of civics before starting high school.